Author Question: A client is having laboratory tests conducted to confirm a diagnosis of arteriosclerosis. Which of ... (Read 94 times)

james0929

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
A client is having laboratory tests conducted to confirm a diagnosis of arteriosclerosis. Which of the following laboratory values would support this client's medical diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Serum cholesterol 300 mg/dL
  2. LDL 125 mg/dL
  3. Blood glucose 90 mg/dL
  4. HDL 45 mg/dL
  5. Triglycerides 400 mg/dL
  6. Serum potassium 4.0 mEq/L

Question 2

Prior to the surgeon's making an incision into a client, the client's skin is bathed with a bacteriostatic solution. The nurse realizes that this solution will:
 
  1. sterilize the client's skin.
  2. disinfect the client's skin.
  3. sanitize the client's skin.
  4. inhibit the number of bacteria on the client's skin.



millet

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4, 5
Diagnostic tests used to support the medical diagnosis of arteriosclerosis include cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. A serum cholesterol of 300 mg/dL, LDL of 125 mg/dL, HDL of 45 mg/dL, and triglycerides of 400 mg/dL all support the diagnosis of arteriosclerosis. Blood glucose and potassium levels are not used to diagnose arteriosclerosis.

Answer to Question 2

4
A bacteriostatic solution is one that will inhibit the increase in the number of bacteria. Sterilization, disinfection, and sanitization are all methods to reduce or destroy microorganisms on objects. These methods cannot be used on skin.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library